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BN03 WMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,833 mi
Last recorded166,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 WMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 166,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded (front and rear)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,048 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

signs off corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear (rear) seats ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 135,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear (rear) seats ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 129,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in steering colomn top bush

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 14 May 2016 129,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in steering colomn top bush

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 May 2015 123,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 123,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,050 miles

advise vehicle tested in wet condition

rear number plate delaminated

slight chaffing o/s/f brake hose

Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise vehicle tested in wet condition

rear number plate delaminated

slight chaffing o/s/f brake hose

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,592 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2011 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,069 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 30,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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BN03 WMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 88,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 WMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN03 WMZ registered?

BN03 WMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 WMZ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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